How to get from Chicago to Syracuse: connecting flights, about 6h 21m total

Flights from Chicago to Syracuse

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Best fares from Chicago to Syracuse

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Cheapest one-way $294 15 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $294 15 November 2026, UA Cheapest in the next 7 days $294 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $294

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington: 6h 21m
two tickets, via New York: $225
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 590 mi (950 km)

fastest

Via Washington

6h 21m

with the connection

Chicago to Washington flight 1h 54m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Syracuse: Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Syracuse flight 1h 27m

Via Philadelphia

6h 27m

with the connection

Chicago to Philadelphia flight 2h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Syracuse flight 1h 22m

Via New York

6h 32m

with the connection

Chicago to New York flight 2h 11m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Syracuse: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia.

New York to Syracuse flight 1h 21m

two ticketsfrom $225

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Chicago to cities closest to Syracuse

Chicago to Buffalo Buffalo: 139 mi (223 km) from Syracuse, flight 1h 40m from $165 Chicago to Ottawa Ottawa: 165 mi (265 km) from Syracuse, flight 2h 18m from $360 Chicago to Toronto Toronto: 168 mi (270 km) from Syracuse, flight 1h 47m from $220 Chicago to New York New York: 195 mi (314 km) from Syracuse, flight 2h 11m from $103 Chicago to Erie Erie: 210 mi (338 km) from Syracuse, flight 1h 43m from $322 Chicago to Montreal Montreal: 213 mi (343 km) from Syracuse, flight 2h 22m from $145

To Syracuse from cities closest to Chicago

St Louis to Syracuse St Louis: 262 mi (422 km) from Chicago, flight 7h 20m Charlotte to Syracuse Charlotte: 587 mi (945 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 52m Atlanta to Syracuse Atlanta: 589 mi (948 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 10m Washington to Syracuse Washington: 594 mi (956 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 27m Philadelphia to Syracuse Philadelphia: 664 mi (1,068 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 22m New York to Syracuse New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 21m from $182

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Syracuse?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.

What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Syracuse?

Via Washington: 1h 54m to the connection, 1h 27m after it, about 6h 21m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Chicago to Syracuse with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $225. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Syracuse?

Washington (6h 21m total), Philadelphia (6h 27m total) and New York (6h 32m total).

How far is Syracuse from Chicago?

590 mi (950 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.